akewt Posted September 2, 2012 Posted September 2, 2012 Hello I'm trying to source a recent europe satnav dvd for my birdview satnav system. Can anyone guide me to the right person, link etc etc. Can't find a torrent for it anywhere. I don't care where it comes from or if its a few quid. just need it for a road through france on the 10th of september. Thanks for any help Quote
akewt Posted September 2, 2012 Author Posted September 2, 2012 anyone willing to pay £300 for a dvd is insane. thanks for your input though. Quote
rothers2901 Posted September 2, 2012 Posted September 2, 2012 Check this out. http://www.satnavi.com/nissan.php What year is your car and what system have you got? Quote
akewt Posted September 2, 2012 Author Posted September 2, 2012 Sourced. [mod edit: your post hinted at an illegal source. Hence the edit by me. This forum does not condone such things. Lexx] Quote
akewt Posted September 2, 2012 Author Posted September 2, 2012 Hi rothers2901 thanks for the link! its a good option. Quote
JetSet Posted September 2, 2012 Posted September 2, 2012 Read this thread first before you order one viewtopic.php?f=9&t=21268&start=0 Spotted, on another site, that the latest version will not run on systems currenly running version 6.x maps. Not sure how accurate this is but guess it means that some type of further upgrade (firmware?) of the satnav system will be need to run the latest map disk. My 06/07 map is version 7.x so maybe this is the latest. Pete Quote
rothers2901 Posted September 3, 2012 Posted September 3, 2012 Hi rothers2901 thanks for the link! its a good option. There is a further issue to take into consideration, as i've been trying to get an update for my 04 Birdview system. From what i've managed to find out is that if your current disc is running a 6.0 version you may be ok to update with a new version. But if it is running a 5.1 version the is no updates or upgrade available as nissan ceased making that particular player so no ugrades were produced. I've have gone down the route of wiring a Tomtom into the auxillary lighter switch in the passenger footwell. Quote
akewt Posted September 3, 2012 Author Posted September 3, 2012 i have an 07 350z and i when i looked at the version of Dvd it said 06-07 i think. just need to check my new version. i'll post results. thanks Quote
spursmaddave Posted September 3, 2012 Posted September 3, 2012 Just ditch the birdpoo and get something better that you can update past 2006 :thumbsdown: Quote
rabbitstew Posted September 3, 2012 Posted September 3, 2012 Just ditch the birdpoo and get something better that you can update past 2006 :thumbsdown: I updated the sat nav in my 2007 350z without any problems at all earlier on in the year. The latest map released at the time was Dec 2011. Certainly had all the newist roads I knew about. Quote
akewt Posted September 3, 2012 Author Posted September 3, 2012 i'm not relying solely on the birdpoo, it's very poor i agree. i am installing an SPH DA100 AppRadio unit to replace the Bose system. But the AppRadio seems to be a little sketchy too in certain areas so want the extra jizz of both for my road trips so i don't get caught out. i have an update disk for 2010 and i tihnk they have a new 2012 version now don't they? http://www.navigation.com/350Z-2007/Con ... bg2uHfh732 Quote
HaydnH Posted September 3, 2012 Posted September 3, 2012 Apart from the lack of postcodes and speed cameras I really like the Birdview. Quote
rabbitstew Posted September 3, 2012 Posted September 3, 2012 Apart from the lack of postcodes and speed cameras I really like the Birdview. Same here. I had no problems with it. It knew of all the addresses I wanted to navigate too and as you say, the only things I didnt like was the lack of postcode and no speed cameras. In actual fact, I preferred it to my Tom Tom, so ended up giving that to my parents to use. Quote
Ekona Posted September 3, 2012 Posted September 3, 2012 JesusPhone + TT software = sorted for all occasions Quote
rabbitstew Posted September 3, 2012 Posted September 3, 2012 JesusPhone + TT software = sorted for all occasions I use Waze on my phone or my android tablet. All free, plus you get real time traffic updates and warnings from other users. Quote
HaydnH Posted September 3, 2012 Posted September 3, 2012 JesusPhone + TT software = sorted for all occasions Out of curiosity, does that use the stereo speakers and quieten your music if you're connected over blue tooth? (Obviously not in a roadster which has no BT). Quote
Ekona Posted September 3, 2012 Posted September 3, 2012 I have absolutely no idea, I don't connect it via BT and never did in the Zed when I had it either. I always mute my sat navs, and use the visual guide instead. Quote
spursmaddave Posted September 3, 2012 Posted September 3, 2012 Apart from the lack of postcodes and speed cameras I really like the Birdview. Unfortunately those 2 features are pretty much the most useful.... Quote
HaydnH Posted September 3, 2012 Posted September 3, 2012 Apart from the lack of postcodes and speed cameras I really like the Birdview. Unfortunately those 2 features are pretty much the most useful.... I thought finding the nearest denim shop was the most useful? Seriously though, postcodes can be annoying as people assume your sat nav accepts postcodes, but you can work around that easily enough. Speed cameras I'm not too bothered about, most of the sat navs I've seen with speed cameras have been wrong anyway (additional cameras usually) and I've never had so much as a parking ticket let alone a speeding ticket. Quote
4RE Leather Posted September 3, 2012 Posted September 3, 2012 I just purchased the latest addition sat nav disc for £25 off eBay. a you want the x7 edition. Pm me if they are all gone and I will put you onto another supplier around the £35 mark. I have been using the same company for 5 years and that are excellent. Not sure if I could copy mine but as a last resort I will have a go. Quote
KyleR Posted September 3, 2012 Posted September 3, 2012 Isn't there something about it being illegal to have a satnav with a speed camera detector/locations in France? Quote
4RE Leather Posted September 4, 2012 Posted September 4, 2012 The birds view does not have one, but any kind of Camera detector or disruption gadgets, should put you on a diet of bread and water. You need to read up on it! Quote
akewt Posted September 4, 2012 Author Posted September 4, 2012 Well, after reading up on it, I'm glad I don't have any speed camera detection. "For some years now it is has been strictly forbidden under article R413-15 of the French 'Code de la Route' (highway code) to have a speed camera detector in a car in France, regardless of whether or not it is being used. Penalties can include fines of up to €1,500, confiscation of the device and of the vehicle." http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/ov ... rance.html Postcodes won't be that useful in France of Germany too. @4RE Leather, thanks mate, good to know. If the solution I "found" doesn't work I will give you a shout. Quote
4RE Leather Posted September 4, 2012 Posted September 4, 2012 Well, after reading up on it, I'm glad I don't have any speed camera detection. "For some years now it is has been strictly forbidden under article R413-15 of the French 'Code de la Route' (highway code) to have a speed camera detector in a car in France, regardless of whether or not it is being used. Penalties can include fines of up to €1,500, confiscation of the device and of the vehicle." http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/ov ... rance.html Postcodes won't be that useful in France of Germany too. @4RE Leather, thanks mate, good to know. If the solution I "found" doesn't work I will give you a shout. Just in case you need one urgent, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280945394639? ... 1439.l2649 Quote
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